Industry 5.0 for SMEs : Challenges, Opportunities and Requirements / edited by Dominik T. Matt, Manuel Woschank, Emmanuel Francalanza, Helmut Zsifkovits, Patrick Dallasega, Johannes Fottner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Matt, Dominik T.

Contributor:

Matt

Series:

Business and Management Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Small business.

Technological innovations.

Production management.

Small Business.

Innovation and Technology Management.

Production.

Local Subjects:

Small Business.

Innovation and Technology Management.

Production.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (397 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026.

Summary:

Industry 5.0 has become an increasingly relevant topic for production companies, bringing profound changes for SMEs. This book explores the key challenges, opportunities, and requirements for SMEs to become more sustainable, intelligent, and human-centric. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, circular economy and workforce empowerment, this open access book combines current research with practical perspectives and offers valuable insights for practitioners and researchers seeking to understand and implement Industry 5.0 for SMEs. Dominik T. Matt is Professor for Intelligent Manufacturing at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, where he holds the Chair for Production Systems and Technologies. He has published over 350 papers and is ranked among the world’s top 2% most cited scientists for long-term career impact. Manuel Woschank is Deputy Head of the Chair of Industrial Logistics at Montanuniversitaet Leoben and Visiting Professor at Chiang Mai University and the University of Latvia. His research focuses on logistics systems engineering, production planning, circular engineering, and engineering education. Emmanuel Francalanza is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Malta. His research interests range from digital manufacturing to the implementation of AI and collaborative robotics in industrial automation systems. Helmut Zsifkovits is Professor and Programme Director of Industrial Logistics at Montanuniversitaet Leoben. He has professional experience in automotive industry and logistics consultancy. His research interests include logistics systems engineering, supply chain strategy and operations management. Patrick Dallasega is Associate Professor of Project Management and Factory and Plant Planning at the Faculty of Engineering of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His research focuses on Industry 4.0 / 5.0, digitalization, digital twin modeling, extended reality, and digital factory planning. Johannes Fottner became Professor of Logistics Engineering at Technical University of Munich in 2016 after leadership roles in intralogistics industries. His work focuses on automated logistics systems, material flow, construction processes, and circular economy approaches.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding Implementation Requirements and Barriers to Industry 5.0 for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Chapter 2: Survey on Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs in the Context of Industry 5.0

Chapter 3: Integrating Engineering Design Methods for Sustainable Transformation of SMEs

Chapter 4: Potential Applications of AI in Manufacturing SMEs: A literature review and case studies

Chapter 5: Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing: Navigating Requirements, Challenges, and Opportunities for SMEs

Chapter 6: Increasing SMEs' Awareness for Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Chapter 7: State-of-the-Art and Future Implications of Simulation-Based Optimization of Logistics Systems with a Special Emphasis on Production Planning and Control Strategies in Manufacturing SMEs

Chapter 8: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises’ Transformation to Circular Business Models: A Qualitative Analysis in the EU and the USA

Chapter 9: Industry 5.0 for SMEs: A Comparative Case Study on Resilience Strategies in Sweden and Thailand

Chapter 10: Exploration of Success Factors and Challenges in the Industry 5.0-based Transition of Logistics Systems in SMEs with a Special Emphasis on Circular Economy Orientation

Chapter 11: Engineering Workforce of the Future: Competence Barriers and Requirements in Central European and Asian SMEs

Chapter 12: Amplifying Inclusive Employment in SMEs: A Systematic Approach Towards Supporting Disabled and Socially Disadvantaged Operators.

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ISBN:

9783032262790

OCLC:

1611806021